Miss OBU Scholarship Pageant Program 2024

SATURDAY, FEB. 3 • 7:00 P.M. Jones Performing Arts Center Photo by Matt Boyd Photography Hair & Makeup by Meredith Boyd

2024

No Matter Where You Are

Miss Ouachita Baptist University Court of Honor and Contestants

Parade of Contestants Introduction of Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2023, Haley Shourd Escorted by Vivian Dundee, Diamond State Princess

Introduction of Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2023, Allie Bell Introduction of Miss Arkansas 2023, Cori Keller Onstage Conversation Competition Special Dance Entertainment

Miss Arkansas 2023, Cori Keller

Special Vocal Entertainment

Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2023, Haley Shourd

Talent Competition Special Dance Entertainment

Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2023, Allie Bell

Special Vocal Entertainment

Miss Greater Jacksonville 2024, Kensley Flynn

Health and Fitness Competition INTERMISSION

Introduction of Visiting Royalty and Former Miss Ouachita Baptist University Title Holders Special Piano Entertainment

Miss Ouachita Baptist University 1999, Jennifer Crawley Maune

Little Bit More

Miss Ouachita Baptist University Court of Honor

Evening Wear Competition Seasons of Love

Miss Ouachita Baptist University Court of Honor

Special Vocal Entertainment

Miss Greater Hot Springs 2024, Graceanne Morgan

Farewell

Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2023, Haley Shourd

Love

Miss Ouachita Baptist University Court of Honor

Presentation of Awards and Crowning of Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2024

Order of Events

National Anthem

Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2023 and Miss South Central Arkansas 2024, Haley Shourd

Miss Ouachita Baptist University

Haley Shourd

MISS OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 2023

I have had the pleasure of serving as your Miss Ouachita Baptist University for the past year, but now my time has come to a close. Saying goodbye to a title I have held so near and dear to my heart is bittersweet. I will always cherish the memories and friends I have made along the way. I have held many titles within the Miss Arkansas Organization, but having the opportunity to serve my university and my peers has been my favorite job so far. The student body, faculty, staff, Miss OBU board, my EEE sisters, sponsors and my family have been the best supporters throughout my reign.

After competing in Miss Arkansas as Miss South Arkansas in June 2022, I received the award of 4th runner-up. I knew the only title I cared about after that point was Miss OBU. I have been told university titles are special, but I was unaware of just how impactful they can be. My time as Miss OBU was nothing short of incredible. I was able to make many appearances and visits throughout the year to schools, fundraisers, galas, balls, banquets, parades, Rotary Club meetings and 5Ks. I spent my year meeting people in our community here and all over the state as a representative of Ouachita. Wearing the university title over my heart all year gave me a sense of peace and pride in the establishment I am blessed to call home. The Christ-centered learning environment here also promotes a sense of comradery amongst the student body.

The day after my crowning, I left for a 3-day Ouachita Singers Ensemble tour to Northwest Arkansas to help recruit for the school. The entire trip, my name was officially “Miss OBU.” Even the students we met at the high schools were made aware of the fact that I was, in fact, the Miss OBU. I have so many fond memories from this past year, but my happiest moments are tied to when I had the opportunity to promote my social impact initiative, Champions For Childhood Cancer Awareness. I want to support families facing treatment and raise awareness of the need for continued funding and research.

When I began doing pageants a few years ago, I didn’t understand the power of platform and influence. I had been awarded scholarships, flowers, and a crown and sash at the 2023 Miss OBU competition. I did not anticipate the ability I would have to make a difference in people’s lives. I partnered with the Ouachita football team to host the “Be the Match” donor drive. During the past two years, more than 300 people have joined the registry to be a bone marrow donor for someone in the future.

I volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas and had the chance to serve meals at Christmastime, volunteer at their annual Chocolate Fantasy Ball and serve at their booth at the Buzz BBQ event. My favorite memory was working outside the Little Rock Zoo with more than 11 schools to collect thousands of pop tabs to donate to the RMCHA location.

Serving with this title over my heart has been my proudest accomplishment throughout this past year.

I was able to represent the university at the annual statewide Miss Arkansas pageant in June.

The amount of hard work and hours put into prep for the week was all worth it to me knowing

I had an army of people supporting me. I cannot thank enough my director Sarah Teed and the Miss OBU board for how well they prepared me for this summer. The mock interviews, stage practice and wardrobe prep were so beneficial leading up to my competition week. I want to thank Sarah Teed and Susan Derby for their incredible wisdom and advice throughout my year.

I want to thank every single person who sent me a letter or shared words of encouragement with me.

Getting to represent Ouachita and its values throughout the competition week was a blessing and an honor. I was able to walk away from the week with several scholarships and a placement in the Top 15 finalists. I couldn’t have asked for a greater experience with the friendships I was able to foster with girls from all over our state. I have not only earned more than $21,000 in scholarship funds through my years in the organization, but I have gained confidence and truly learned the value of service.

Service is an integral part of the Miss Arkansas Organization. I was honored to serve in every aspect of this title whether I was on or off campus, in my crown or just on the way to class. Serving in this title will forever be one of my most special memories at Ouachita.

I was even able to be Miss OBU during my time as a Tiger Tunes host, News Show producer, and when I was awarded 2nd runner-up for Homecoming Queen.

This incredible year cannot be summed up in words, but it can be summed up by the reflection of the Lord’s faithfulness in my life. This year has impacted me mentally, physically and emotionally for years to come. Thank you, Ouachita, for the opportunity to represent the place I will always call my home away from home. To the next Miss OBU, soak in every memory and moment spent holding this title, because time flies when you are having fun.

Haley Shourd Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2022-23

Bailey Gibson

SENIOR | CLASS OF 2024

H O M E TO W N Hot Springs, Ark. MAJOR Finance/Marketing SPONSOR The Women of Gamma Phi C O M M U N IT Y S E R V I C E I N ITI ATI V E Financial Literacy for Youth TA L E NT S E L E CTI O N Vocal Performance, “If I Can Dream” PA R E NTS John and Missy Gibson

Katy Beth Dunn SOPHOMORE | CLASS OF 2026

H O M E TO W N Mountain Home, Ark. MAJOR Business Administration/Entrepreneurship SPONSOR Ouachita Needle Working Club C O M M U N IT Y S E R V I C E I N ITI ATI V E We’ve Got Your Six: Valuing Our Veterans TA L E NT S E L E CTI O N Tap Dance, “Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues” PA R E NTS Arthur and Teresa Dunn

Contestants

Diana Taylor JUNIOR | CLASS OF 2025

H O M E TO W N Benton, Ark. MAJOR History SPONSOR History Club C O M M U N IT Y S E R V I C E I N ITI ATI V E Beyond the Uniform TA L E NT Vocal Performance, “Once upon a December” PA R E NTS Andreina Lee and Donald Taylor

Ava Weeks

FRESHMAN | CLASS OF 2027 H O M E TO W N Conway, Ark. MAJOR Secondary Education SPONSOR Ouachita Baptist University Dance Team C O M M U N IT Y S E R V I C E I N ITI ATI V E Stranger Danger: Online Safety for Kids TA L E NT S E L E CTI O N Vocal Performance, “I Dreamed A Dream” PA R E NTS April Cook and Jeff Weeks

Tiffany Lee Terrell — EMCEE — Tiffany Lee Terrell is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, and has spent the last five years serving Arkansans as an anchor and reporter with CBS affiliate 5News. She helps Arkansans start their day, as the weekday anchor for Northwest Arkansas’ Number 1 rated morning newscast, “5 News This Morning”. An Arkansas native, Tiffany has always been passionate about giving back to her home state. She spent four years as a titleholder in the Miss Arkansas Organization, including Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2017. During her four trips to Miss Arkansas, she was awarded multiple scholarships and honors – placing as a top 15 finalist, top 7 finalist, and 3rd runner up – and received the Miss Congeniality award. Tiffany loves spending time serving in preschool ministry at her church, being with friends and family and traveling with her husband, Branch Terrell. They reside in Springdale.

Judges Cindee Mason is an English teacher at Parkers Chapel High School in El Dorado, Ark., and the executive director of the Miss Boomtown Scholarship Competition. Originally from Parkers Chapel, Cindee earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Thad and their children Grayson, Drew and Delaney.

Steve Patterson is a 29-year veteran of Arkadelphia High School, where he teaches English and coaches golf and soccer. He also advises the Student Council, Quiz Bowl and Knowledge Master teams, which have won state and national honors. Steve serves as president of the Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Association board of directors and is state coordinator of the senior high tournament. This year he was chosen to serve as quizmaster for the state finals, broadcast on Arkansas PBS affiliate AETN. He was on the board of directors for Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Scholarship Competition, where he served as board secretary.

Steve has also served as a youth minister and associate pastor in churches across southern Arkansas, including Park Hill Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and Third Street Baptist Church. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University and is a proud supporter of the Tigers.

Rachael Scott is an executive broker at the Little Rock commercial real estate firm Moses Tucker Partners, where she is director of residential leasing and multifamily. A native of Hot Springs, Ark., she earned a degree in entertainment industry studies from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and worked at modeling agencies in Nashville and Los Angeles before returning to Arkansas and beginning her real estate career. She has judged Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen preliminary competitions, and the Miss Utah and Miss Oregon competitions. In her free time, she loves going to the movies, playing tennis, trying new restaurants and traveling.

Jane Adams has over 30 years’ financial experience at various manufacturing companies. She is the senior vice president of finance for Cobalt Aero Services in Hot Springs and serves as a part-time faculty member in the MBA program at Henderson State University.

Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Ouachita Baptist University and an MBA from HSU. She is a licensed CPA in the State of Arkansas. A native of Arkadelphia, Jane lives in Hot Springs Village with her husband, Danny. Between them, they have three children, five grandchildren and one very spoiled cat. They are members of Balboa Baptist Church, where Jane is the church pianist.

Frederick Webb is a singer, actor and voice talent. A native of Texarkana, Ark., he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Grambling State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Southern Arkansas University. He worked for the State of Arkansas and the Social Security Administration for 11 years. During that time, Frederick trained and performed as a singer and actor, which he now does full time. Frederick has been seen locally on the stage of the Arkansas Repertory Theater in shows such as “Chicago” and “Into the Woods,” has performed at regional theaters across the country and has been a featured vocalist with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Delta Symphony Orchestra. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, reading, spending time with family and friends, and food.

Katherine L. “Katy” Faulk is the owner of KLF & Company, a fundraising and event management company, and has more than 21 years’ experience in the industry.

Clients include political organizations, candidates running for office, statewide associations, nonprofits, private sector businesses and more. Katy has volunteered for the Miss Arkansas organization for more than 15 years. She serves as a board member for Miss Greater Little Rock and enjoys helping Miss Arkansas winners prep for interview prior to the Miss America competition. Originally from east Tennessee, Katy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in French from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University. She has completed the Arkansas Association of Fundraising Professionals’ certificate program and was proud to be named to Arkansas Business’ “40 Under 40” in 2011. Katy lives in Little Rock with her husband Kevin Niehaus, their two daughters and two pugs.

Jennifer Maune is a certified culinary and pastry chef, lifestyle blogger, interior decorator and REALTOR®. In 2023, she was a finalist on “MasterChef” with Gordon Ramsay on FOX. She founded the popular lifestyle website JenniferMaune.com, where she shares recipes, home design, entertaining and more. Her website and social media channels receive more than 1 million monthly impressions and 275,000+ followers. She has a licensed kitchen mat line in Williams Sonoma and recently founded Heritage Seasoning, an Arkansas-made seasoning brand. Jennifer was appointed to the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (UAPTC) board of visitors and serves on the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame committee. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communications from Ouachita Baptist University, an Associate of Applied Science degree in culinary arts and pastry arts from UAPTC and advanced certification from the Le Cordon Bleu Paris.

Miss Ouachita Baptist University Legacy 1967 SHARON EVANS BALE 1968 HELEN GENNINGS MUSGRAVE 1969 MARIJO BONO 1970 MARJORIE ROYSTON SCRUGGS 1971 CASEY KERR STARKEY 1972 ANNE P. COPPENGER 1973 SUSAN COPPENGER AKIN 1974 JANICE ROGERS BISHOP 1975 BEVERLY FANNING LOFTON 1976 SHERI MCMULLAN SWINDLER 1977 PAULA WOODALL PHELAN 1978 MONA ROWE ROWLAND 1979 JANE CHU 1980 JULIE HENDRIX DODGE 1981 MARCIA RAMIREZ WALDRON 1982 TERRY GRIFFIN PEEPLES 1983 DEANNA BRILEY CABANISS 1984 LISA STEVENS LOCKE 1985 PATTI THORN LUSK

1986 KIM CUNNINGHAM BLANKS 1987 NATALIE ALLEN BUTCHER 1988 MONTIE EDWARDS MAYFIELD 1989 TERESA LANG JONES 1990 MELANIE CICERO JENKINS 1991 CHRISTI FREEL SPEER 1992 APRIL GOSSER COOK 1993 BETH ANNE RANKIN 1994 JAMIE GILBERT FRAY 1995 ASHLEY ARRINGTON ELLINGTON 1996 MERIDETH ARNN MCCOY 1997 SHARI PAYNE BALES 1998 LISA ADKINS JOHNSON 1999 JENNIFER CRAWLEY MAUNE 2000 LAUREN MCNAIR 2001 ERIN PITTMAN VAUGHN 2002 KRISTEN PORTER JACKSON 2003 JESSICA GARTMAN BUBBUS 2004 LACY FLEMING GLOVER

2005 JENNY PHILLIPS ROGERS 2006 RACHEL FRUCHEY BELL 2007 NICOLE DAYE HORNE 2008 LAUREN ENGLISH 2009 BETHANY WHITFIELD MARSHALL 2010 BETHANY BRISCOE TONEY 2011 KRISTEN GLOVER BELEW 2012 MARYLACEY THOMSON 2013 KYLIE WRIGHT ENGEL 2014 ABBY LINDSEY TOMASSETTI 2015 BROOKE SCHMIDT LEGENS 2016 SUZIE GRESHAM BARHAM 2017 TIFFANY LEE TERRELL 2018 EMMA PITTS GEORGE 2019 JULIE WILLIAMS COLE 2020 CAROLINE DERBY 2021 CAROLINE DERBY 2022 KAELIN CLAY 2023 HALEY SHOURD

Ouachita Students Who Won Miss Arkansas 1984 LISA STEVENS LOCKE 1988 PATTI THORN LUSK 1994 BETH ANNE RANKIN 2002 LAUREN DAVIDSON GREENHAW

2004 LACY FLEMING GLOVER 2010 ALYSE EADY LEMMOND 2011 KRISTEN GLOVER BELEW

COURT OF HONOR

SPECIAL GUEST

JPAC CREW

Brynn Clark Deanne Puryear Carleigh Jean Himmelsehr Michael Pasman Brandon Holloway Sammy Arizaga Choreographer – Sara Kate Cole Director – Madi Darr

Vivian Dundee, Miss Ouachita Baptist University’s Diamond State Princess, daughter of David & Melody Dundee of Conway

Nick Smith, Techinical Director/Producation Manager Nic Hazlett, Box Office Manager Michael Pasman Braden Bunger Connor Gamboa Laken Hudspeth Logan Talley Madeleine Koelzer

1967 SHARON BALE 1968 HELEN ROSE GENNINGS 1970 DONNA JOE CONNALLY 1978 NAYLENE VUURENS

Awards

MISS OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 2024 WILL RECEIVE: $1000 Scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University $1250 Scholarship from Miss OBU Board of Directors $1,500 Matching Wardrobe on Tony Bowls Custom Gown from Emerge Fashions, Conway $1500 Matching Wardrobe from The Royal We, Conway Flower Bouquet from Mary & Martha’s Florist, Arkadelphia

Crown Pin from Kelzek’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Arkadelphia Dental Sponsorship from Raines Family Dental, Benton Gym Membership, A-Town Fitness, Arkadelphia Official Miss America Sash and Crown

FIRST RUNNER UP WILL RECEIVE:

$800 S C H O L A R S H I P

by Kristen Glover Belew, Miss OBU 2011 and Miss Arkansas 2011, and the Miss OBU Board of Directors

KRISTEN GLOVER BELEW TALENT AWARD

$300 S C H O L A R S H I P BY K E ITH & M A RY G L O V E R in honor of Miss OBU 2011 and Miss Arkansas 2011, Kristen Glover Belew

KAELIN CLAY EVENING WEAR AWARD $300 S C H O L A R S H I P BY V I C & K A R L A C L AY in honor of Miss OBU 2022, Kaelin Clay

HALEY SHOURD ON-STAGE CONVERSATION AWARD $100 S C H O L A R S H I P BY J O N & C ATHY S H O U R D in honor of Miss OBU 2023, Haley Shourd

SUZIE GRESHAM BARHAM ALPHA PRIVATE INTERVIEW AWARD $250 S C H O L A R S H I P

by Miss OBU 2016, Suzie Gresham Barham

MAC SISSON ALPHA TALENT AWARD $250 S C H O L A R S H I P

by Miss OBU 2016, Suzie Gresham Barham

CAROLINE DERBY ACADEMIC AWARD $100 S C H O L A R S H I P BY J AY & S U S A N D E R BY in honor of Miss OBU 2020-21, Caroline Derby

SPIRIT OF MISS OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY AWARD $150 S C H O L A R S H I P by the Ouachita Student Senate

PHOTOGENIC AWARD

$100 S C H O L A R S H I P

by Miss OBU Board of Directors in honor of Dr. Wesley Kluck

TIFFANY LEE TERRELL MISS CONGENIALITY AWARD $100 S C H O L A R S H I P BY TO NY & K E L LY L E E in honor of Miss OBU 2017, Tiffany Lee Terrell

Special Thanks THE MISS OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY COMPETITION ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Anna Derby Ashlee Sharp, Social Media Ashley Carozza, Sabaoot Esho, Tiffany Pickett, Office of Communications and Marketing Bobby Younger, Hamburger Barn, Judges’ Dinner Brad Pierce and Rogers Department of Communications students, Livestream David Goodman, Mary and Martha’s Florist Debbie Fleming, Miss Arkansas Field Director Dr. Wesley Kluck, Headshot Photographer Hannah Wright, The Royal We, Conway, Sponsor Jacob Coon, A-Town Fitness Jay, Susan and Caroline Derby, Scholarship Donor Joe Poye, Fairfield Inn of Arkadelphia, Sponsor Jon & Cathy Shourd, Scholarship Donor Joshua Rhine, Photographer Kaelin Clay and the Ouachita Student Senate Keith & Mary Glover, Scholarship Donor Kelli Lancaster Brown, Kelzek Fine Jewelry & Gifts

Kristen Glover Belew, Scholarship Donor Kristi Clay, Director of Business Services Lacy Glover, Miss Arkansas Executive Director Madi Darr, Court of Honor Director Melissa Carozza Miss Arkansas Competition Board of Directors Nick Smith & JPAC Crew, Michael Pasman, Braden Bunger, Connor Gamboa, Laken Hudspeth, Madeleine Koelzer & Logan Talley Nicolas Hazlett, Box Office Renee Fronabarger, Miss Arkansas Director of Operations Renee Stone, Emerge Fashions, Conway, Sponsor Sara Kate Cole, Court of Honor Choreographer Sarah Dean, Photographer Stephen Raines, Raines Family Dental, Sponsor Suzie Gresham Barham, Scholarship Donor Tiffany Lee Terrell, Emcee Tony & Kelly Lee, Scholarship Donor Vic & Karla Clay, Scholarship Donor